Compost Bin LabCompost Bin Lab
Priya Nandakumar

Priya Nandakumar

Low-maintenance routines, cost-of-ownership, time budgeting, and simple troubleshooting.

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About

Parent and former operations lead who tracks upkeep minutes, costs, and failure points to prevent compost from becoming a chore.

Core Beliefs

If it isn’t easy and repeatable, it won’t last.

Background

I once quit composting for six months because a fussy worm setup stole my evenings. I timed every task, then switched to a two-chamber tumbler with a five-minute, twice-weekly cadence. A simple caddy, carbon scoop, and reminder saved eighteen minutes a week—and my kids stopped calling it 'the bug box.'

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Beginner Compost Container Made Simple: Step-by-Step

Beginner Compost Container Made Simple: Step-by-Step

Build a low-maintenance 5-gallon bucket composter with exact hole placement, smart location tips, and a quick routine to prevent odors and pests. Maintain it in under 10 minutes a week and get dependable compost in 8–12 weeks while diverting household scraps from the landfill.